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SCO Youth Audition for Garden of Dreams Talent Show
February 28, 2023 / Independent Youth News
SCO was well represented at the 2023 Garden of Dreams Talent Show audition. Students from SCO’s Westbrook Preparatory School, The Christopher School, and the Beacon at MS 35’s After School Program participated. It was a first for The Christopher School, our residential school for youth with developmental disabilities in the…
Read MoreSea Cliff Resident Phil Catapano Receives Philanthropy Award from Association of Fundraising Professionals – Long Island
February 16, 2023 / Independent Youth News
Sea Cliff resident Phil Catapano, a longtime supporter of SCO Family of Services, received The Horace Hagedorn Outstanding Philanthropist Award by the Association of Fundraising Professionals – Long Island (AFPLI). The award was presented to Catapano at the AFPLI Annual Meeting on January 30th at The Heritage Club in Bethpage.
Read MoreCouncil on Accreditation Completes Review of SCO Family of Services
January 30, 2023 / SCO News
The Council on Accreditation (COA,) an international, independent human service accrediting organization that promotes best practice standards, just finished up their re-accreditation review of SCO. COA accreditation demonstrates that an organization follows the highest performance standards, ensuring clients are receiving the best possible care. A team of eight peer reviewers…
Read MoreAstoria Car Club Hosts its Annual Toy Drive for Children Served by SCO Family of Services
December 29, 2022 / SCO News
The annual event provides SCO’s families and children with the chance to see a variety of cars and receive toys to start off the holidays. QUEENS, NEW YORK — The Astoria Car Club kicked off the holiday season earlier this month with its annual Astoria Car Club Toy Drive to…
Read MoreThe Divine Nine Hosts Toy Drive for SCO Families
December 19, 2022 / SCO News
The Divine Nine, a coalition of nine sororities and fraternities, came together to host a party and toy drive for SCO Family of Services youth and families. QUEENS, NEW YORK (December 16, 2022) — The Divine Nine sororities and fraternities came together December 8th to throw an all-out holiday bash…
Read MoreSea Cliff Resident Hosts Annual Holiday Packing Party to Benefit SCO’s Independence Inn Program for Runaway and Homeless Youth
December 19, 2022 / Independent Youth News
Phil Catapano, along with friends and family, have been packing duffel bags full of gifts and necessities for teens and young adults for over 30 years. GARDEN CITY, NEW YORK (December 16, 2022) — Nassau County resident Phil Catapano hosted his annual holiday packing party on Saturday, December 3,…
Read MoreIndependence Inns Celebrate “Employee of the Month”
December 9, 2022 / Independent Youth News
Congratulations to Sherrianne Francis-Joseph, the inaugural “Employee of the Month” for our Independence Inn & Brooklyn Youth Center programs. Sherrianne is a Counseling Specialist at Independence Inn III in Brooklyn has been with SCO for over seven years. Sherrianne demonstrates strength and leadership and creates a positive atmosphere for youth…
Read MoreSCO’s Teresa Buckingham Wins DSP Excellence Award
November 29, 2022 / Uncategorized
Teresa Buckingham, Program Supervisor at SCO’s Deer Park Community Residence, received the Excellence Award at Community Care Rx’s 2nd Annual DSP & Support Staff Awards. Teresa was recognized for the tremendous work she does to help those in her care. Teresa oversees the Deer Park program, training and supervising staff…
Read MoreAspiring Young Chef Reaches for His Dreams
November 29, 2022 / Independent Youth News
A cooking class donated by longtime SCO supporter Chem Rx became a wonderful learning experience for an aspiring young chef in our foster care program. Breshan, a youth in care, has a passion for cooking and aspires to become a chef one day. He currently works as a server at…
Read MoreSCO Family of Services Parent Marina Licastro-Friday Elected to SCO Board of Directors
November 29, 2022 / SCO News
SCO Family of Services is pleased to announce Marina Licastro-Friday, a parent of children served by the agency, has been elected to the agency’s Board of Directors. Marina brings a unique perspective to the Board, not only as a parent utilizing SCO services, but also as a former employee.
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